Parking lot, Rose Bowl Parade--Pasadena, California 1956

"Parking lot, Rose Bowl Parade--Pasadena, California" is a 1956 photograph by Robert Frank, a renowned American photographer known for his candid and gritty portrayal of American society. The image captures a moment of post-celebration chaos, with a lone figure sprawled on the ground amidst discarded papers and a parked car, highlighting the stark contrast between the grandeur of the event and the mundane reality of everyday life. The photograph embodies the aesthetic of the "New Documentary" movement, reflecting Frank's keen observation of the social fabric and capturing the transient moments of everyday life.